Barbell Srtict Curl

How to do it

Squeeze your shoulder blades together and hold them locked for every rep.

1. 1

   Stand up straight with a barbell held at arm's length, grip shoulder-width apart.

2. 2

   Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

3. 3

   Continue to lift the weight until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.

4. 4

   Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.

Common mistakes

• ✕Swinging the hips to generate momentum
• ✕Flexing the wrists upward during the curl
• ✕Leaning the torso backward at the top